how to do water aerobics at home

 Aquagym: 6 exercises to do alone in the pool

Want to work out your body in the pool, but don't like group lessons? Go for solo aquagym! With our 6 exercises, you can achieve great results without the need of a coach.

Water aerobics, what is it?

Water aerobics is a physical activity that involves performing series of movements in a basin such as a swimming pool. Its great advantage? Thanks to the resistance of the water, movements are easier but the body works just as much! We obtain very good results in a harmonious way because this sport allows both to tone the arms, legs, abdominals but also the back and buttocks.

Whether you are a beginner or a serious athlete, aquagym can be suitable for many physical programs. And if you have joint problems or muscle pain for example, this sport is definitely for you. No more excuses for not adopting it!

Namely: aquagym has given birth to a long line of hybrid aquatic sports: aqua-yoga, aquaPilates, aquabike ...

Our exercises for doing aquagym alone in the pool

Work the abs

In a seated position, with a fries under each arm, bring both knees to your chest, then straighten your legs. Count 15 round trips per series. Be careful to keep your head above the water.

Work the hips and legs

Choose a basin in which you have a footing. Hold the edge of the pool with your right arm, and do the movements with your left leg: forward, back, side ... Keep your leg straight during the exercise. Chain twenty movements then switch sides.

Work the back and buttocks

Place a foam fry under your neck. Hold it with both hands and perform several pelvic lengths, kicking your feet to move around.

Work the lower body

Enough on the pool ladder with your legs and thighs in the water. Holding onto the bars, pedal in the pool as if you were on a bicycle. Do several one-minute sets with a 30-second recovery.

Work your arms

Bend your legs keeping your back straight. Using a plank, stretch your arms out in front of you. Bring it back then push it back and forth. Repeat the action about 20 times.

Work the thighs

Stand up straight in the water in a basin where you can walk. Bring your heels back to your buttocks one at a time and gradually increase the speed of the movement. Do four sets of about a minute.